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Secrets of the Shipyard Girls
- Shipyard Girls, Book 3
- Narrated by: Janine Birkett
- Length: 15 hrs and 26 mins
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Random House presents the audiobook edition of Secrets of the Shipyard Girls written by Nancy Revell, read by Janine Birkett.
THE THIRD SHIPYARD GIRLS NOVEL FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, NANCY REVELL.
Sunderland, 1941
As the world war continues the shipyard girls face hardships at home, but work and friendship give them strength to carry on.
Gloria is smitten with her newly arrived bundle of joy, but baby Hope’s first weeks are bittersweet. Hope's father is missing at sea, and with their future as a family so uncertain, Gloria must lean on her girls for support.
Meanwhile, head welder Rosie has turned her back on love to keep her double life secret. But her persistent beau is determined to find out the truth and if he does, it could ruin her.
And there is finally a glimmer of hope for Polly and her family when Bel and Joe fall in love. But it isn’t long before a scandalous revelation threatens to pull them all apart.
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Critic reviews
"Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!" (Northern Echo)
"This author is one to watch!" (Sun)
"Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages." (Woman)
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